Imagine in Regensburg: John Lennon tribute delights at Akademietheater

Imagine in Regensburg: Tribute to John Lennon with goosebump moments

An evening for heart and mind: The Akademietheater Regensburg dedicates a lively tribute to John Lennon featuring readings, singing, and a band. Between poetic texts and iconic songs, an intense concert experience unfolds – close, acoustically finely balanced, with a palpable live atmosphere.

Lennon's life lines – Sound, Story, Longing

The production traces Lennon’s journey from Beatles revolutionary to solo artist – with attention to detail, precise orchestration, and coherent dramaturgy. Readings and singing by Meike Fabian interlink with warm piano, pulsating electric bass, finely nuanced guitar, and breathing drums. This creates a compelling synchronization of text and sound, enhancing the audience's mood and emotion with every beat.

Band line-up & artistic signature

Participants according to the production: Meike Fabian (reading & singing), musical direction/arrangements/piano: Ulli Forster, electric bass: Ralf Funk, drums: Peter Asanger, guitar: Jonathan Niederer or Rolli Bohnes (alternating), guitar/singing/reading in video: Ernst Matthias Friedrich (alternating: Markus Fabian). Technical direction/video: Max Botschafter, set design & video art: Martina Topp. Performance duration: 2 hours 15 minutes including intermission.

Sound images in Akademietheater

The intimate acoustics of Kreuzgasse 5 carry every line. Clear voices, precise sound, a stage finely accentuated with light and video art. The audience experiences a dense conduction of moods – from quiet ballad moments to energetic ensemble passages.

Relevance and classification

The title song 'Imagine' is considered one of the defining peace anthems in pop history. Critiques and awards underscore the cultural significance of this work – from the Grammy Hall of Fame to best lists by renowned music media. The tribute in Regensburg combines this legacy with today’s live feeling.

Voices of the fans

The reactions online are clear: The tribute touches and inspires.

• Instagram: 'Goosebumps all over – I have rarely felt Lennon’s message this close!'
• Facebook: 'Music, text, images – an evening that resonates.'
• YouTube: 'Strong arrangements, great live performance.'

Conclusion

An intense tribute with conviction: Music as a message of peace, wisely told and compellingly played. Those who want to rediscover Lennon’s work live should secure this evening.

Official channels of ADK Bayern / Akademietheater Regensburg:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adk_bayern/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akademiefuerdarstellendekunstbayern/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKaxK1N90EHRFVJ0yckAeQ
• Spotify: No official profile found
• TikTok: No official profile found

Sources:

• ADK Bayern – Imagine, John Lennon – a tribute
• City Regensburg – Event entry
• OKticket – Imagine, 08.01.2026, Prices & Admission
• Akademietheater – Directions & Public Transport
• City Regensburg – Underground parking at the theater, tariffs
• Encyclopaedia Britannica – John Lennon, biography
• Wikipedia – Imagine, song background